Nov 26, 2010 18:49
Title: If I Could Take It All Back I Would Now
Pairing: Mitchie/Alex
Chapter: Nine
Rating: NC-17
Summary: Mitchie Torres finds herself in an awkward situation. Stuck between her first love and the love of her life, she makes the wrong choice and finds herself wishing that she could take it all back and try again. Life rarely gives second chances, will Mitchie get hers?
Disclaimer: These characters are the property of Disney. I just borrowed them for the purpose of my story.
The next day Alex showed up bright and early with two vente sized Starbuck’s coffees. Before she could ring the doorbell, Mitchie opened the door and came outside. “Everyone is still asleep. Let’s go out back to the terrace,” said Mitchie motioning for Alex to follow her.
Alex sat down and handed Mitchie one of the coffees, while she eyed the younger girl. She was still beautiful, but it seemed like she carried the weight of the world on her shoulders. She was currently dressed in sweats and an old band t-shirt with her hair pulled into a messy bun. Alex on the other hand was the image of sophistication. Designer skinny jeans, knee high boots and a designer blouse with Coach sunglasses perched on her head. It was hard to believe that they had been lovers at one point.
“Well, I might as well tell you my story before Sarah wakes up,” said Mitchie taking a deep breath and holding out a hand before Alex could ask who Sarah was again. “Before I tell you my part can you please tell me why you left? What did you find out?” questioned Mitchie in a soft voice.
Alex sipped her coffee and went back to the most painful day of her life. “I won the transfer to the Art Institute of Hollywood. I was excited and wanted to take you out to dinner, so I went to Julliard and asked for your classroom. I saw you and Shane kissing. I realized why you had been acting weird, so I went home and packed. I went to my parents’ house and Harper showed me a magazine where you and Shane appeared together after the concert in New York. I decided to take the transfer and get away from it all,” said Alex as she looked at Mitchie.
Mitchie took another deep breath. “Alex when I found out that Shane was my teacher I was in shock. I didn’t tell you because I knew that you would freak out. Shane and I slowly became friends again, but I loved you. The night of the concert he convinced me to go because the guys wanted to see me. I know that I should have told you the truth and asked you to come with me, but Shane had me wrapped around his finger. When I was with him I began to doubt my feelings for you, but then when I was with you, I knew that you were the only one for me,” Mitchie looked down at her hands unable to meet Alex’s eyes. “The night of the concert he played me a song that he had written for me and we ended up in bed together. That’s why I acted so distant with you Alex. I felt guilty. After it happened I knew that if you found out you would leave me, so I hid it from you,” whispered Mitchie as tears rolled down her face.
Alex looked at her with hate. “Wow, so it was even worse than I thought. You actually slept with me after sleeping with him,” spat out Alex. “Go on. Now I must know why you and lover boy aren’t still together,” said Alex spitefully.
Mitchie covered her face with her hands. “I got pregnant. Sarah is my three year old daughter. Shane laughed in my face and told me to get an abortion. That he was too young to be a dad. I lost my chance at a musical contract a second time. I tried to find you Alex, but Justin told me to leave you alone. Without you I couldn’t afford the apartment. I was homeless and pregnant. One day I was crying in the park, when a wonderful woman sat down next to me. I found myself telling the stranger my whole story. Tawny offered me a job as her nanny. I would have my own room and her and her husband, Chad, would pay the medical bills. Tawny was like my guardian angel and she has become my best friend. I take care of her son Bradley and get to watch Sarah at the same time. Being a maid is not in my job description, but they’ve done so much for me that I don’t mind helping out. Sarah has a roof over her head and food in her little stomach,” said Mitchie as she looked at Alex with tear filled eyes.
Alex stood up and began to pace. “You have a daughter? I can’t believe this, Mitchie. I was mad at you, but if I had known, I would have helped you. I loved you. I would have been a mother to your child,” said Alex turning to look at Mitchie.
Mitchie sobbed louder. “I know Alex, but Justin was right. I didn’t deserve you. I deserved everything I got for cheating on you with Shane. I didn’t love him Alex. It was a mistake. I loved you. I still love you, but I know it’s too late for us,” said Mitchie standing up and walking towards Alex. She took her hands and looked into her eyes. “I’m sorry Alex. The least you deserve is an apology.”
Alex pulled her hands back. “You’re right it’s too late. I loved you Mitchie and it took me a long time to heal. Last year I met the person that helped me get over you. Christina is wonderful. I met her at Starbuck’s and we got to talking. I found out that she was opening a day care center and I offered to decorate it for her free of charge. Now I can’t wait to spend my life with her,” said Alex with a huge smile.
Mitchie felt like she was punched in the stomach. Her Lexy had found someone else and she had no one to blame but herself. “Well I’m happy for you Lexy. You deserve it,” said Mitchie swallowing the lump in her throat.
Alex flinched as she heard Mitchie use her old nickname. No one was allowed to call her that except for Mitchie. “I have one question Mitchie. Why didn’t your parents help you?” questioned Alex.
“At first they were upset and disappointed in me for cheating on you and falling for Shane’s games again, but then they offered to help me. At that point I was already living with Tawny and Chad, so I refused. I was going to work to give my daughter everything that she needed. When Tawny asked me to come to LA with them, I never imagined that I would be reunited with you. I knew that you had transferred because I managed to get it out of Max before Justin snatched the phone one day. LA is such a huge city that who would have thought that we would meet? Well now you know everything Alex. I wish you and Christina the best,” said Mitchie looking down at her watch. “I better go in. Sarah will wake up any minute and freak out if she’s by herself. Good talking to you Lexy,” said Mitchie as she rushed inside.
Alex left the coffee cup and headed out to her car. Her world had just been set upside down. For years she had lost herself in her work and tried not to think of Mitchie. She had only been back to New York for Max’s graduation and for Justin’s wedding. Usually her family came by and visited her. She had a huge penthouse in Downtown Hollywood that took the whole top floor of the building. She could easily accommodate the Russo bunch, so she didn’t go to New York unless she had no choice.
A/N: So my loyal readers now you know who Sarah is and how Mitchie ended up as the Cooper’s maid. If you guys want to know who to picture for the following characters here is a short guide: Tawny Cooper (Tiff Thornton), Chad Cooper (Sterling Knight), Christina (Dallas Lovato). Yup, the eldest Lovato captured Alex’s heart, maybe it’s the resemblance to Mitchie hahaha.
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